Thiago Moises Locks In Heel Hook On Michael Johnson – UFC Jacksonville Highlights

Moises JohnsonYou wouldn’t have thought Thiago Moises would get the win based on his first round with Michael Johnson. The pair of lightweights opened up the UFC Jacksonville main card on Wednesday as Johnson seemed looked as good as ever as he dominated the striking against a backed up Moises. However, Moises came out aggressive in […]

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You wouldn’t have thought Thiago Moises would get the win based on his first round with Michael Johnson.

The pair of lightweights opened up the UFC Jacksonville main card on Wednesday as Johnson seemed looked as good as ever as he dominated the striking against a backed up Moises.

However, Moises came out aggressive in the second stanza with a single leg and went on his back soon after. That allowed him to transition to a leg lock as Johnson tapped to end the fight early on in the round.

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UFC Jacksonville Highlights: Thiago Moises Taps Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson vs. Thiago Moises opened the main card of UFC Jacksonville in style. The two fighters met in a lightweight bout at the UFC Jacksonville event on Wednesday night from Jacksonville, Florida at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on ESPN+. …

Michael Johnson vs. Thiago Moises opened the main card of UFC Jacksonville in style. The two fighters met in a lightweight bout at the UFC Jacksonville event on Wednesday night from Jacksonville, Florida at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on ESPN+. Oh, how a round can change things. Johnson was winning the first round with […]

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Thiago Moises Taps Michael Johnson With Heel Hook – UFC Jacksonville Results

Johnson MoisesKicking off the UFC Jacksonville main card is a lightweight bout between Michael Johnson and Thiago Moises. Round 1: The pair exclusively strike for the first few minutes. Moises misses a pair of high kicks. Johnson lands a leg kick before landing a solid body kick. Moises is backed up as Johnson is the one […]

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Kicking off the UFC Jacksonville main card is a lightweight bout between Michael Johnson and Thiago Moises.

Round 1: The pair exclusively strike for the first few minutes. Moises misses a pair of high kicks. Johnson lands a leg kick before landing a solid body kick. Moises is backed up as Johnson is the one advancing. Johnson is showing a lot of versatility with body punches, leg kicks and high kicks and has a huge significant strike advantage at 20-3. Johnson ends the round strongly.

Round 2: Moises attempts a single leg and quickly gets the heel hook submission as Johnson taps.

Official result: Thiago Moises defeats Michael Johnson via heel hook (R2, 0:22)

Robert Watley Defeats Thiago Moises to Capture LFA Lightweight Title

Robert Watley (8-1) is the new Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) lightweight champion with his decision win over Thiago Moises (9-2). Watley fired off strikes and Moises went for a high kick. A leg kick was there for Watley. He got a clinch on Moises and landed a knee to the body. They tied up against […]

Robert Watley (8-1) is the new Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) lightweight champion with his decision win over Thiago Moises (9-2). Watley fired off strikes and Moises went for a high kick. A leg kick was there for Watley. He got a clinch on Moises and landed a knee to the body. They tied up against […]

Thiago Moises Eyeing UFC Debut After LFA 17 Title Bout

Thiago Moises’ plan is to win another title, then make his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut. Tomorrow night (July 21), Moises will battle Robert Watley in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) 17 headliner. The bout will be for the LFA lightweight title. Speaking to MMA Weekly, Moises detailed his plans should he capture LFA gold: […]

Thiago Moises’ plan is to win another title, then make his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut. Tomorrow night (July 21), Moises will battle Robert Watley in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) 17 headliner. The bout will be for the LFA lightweight title. Speaking to MMA Weekly, Moises detailed his plans should he capture LFA gold: […]